Watch blogs
LINDE WERDELIN 3-Timer Green (new)
By TLex LINDE WERDELIN continue to innovate and set new standards for how a modern-day watch company can present itself and its products. Their clever use of use of new and social media that includes a stylized marketing campaign, where they have partnered with a talented …
IWC Plastiki Plastic Boat Lands In Sydney, Picks Up One Of A Kind Platinum Watch On Way
Back in March I wrote about my experience hanging out on the IWC Plastiki with its crew in San Francisco. This was prior to the ship's maiden voyage, which was to be an ambitious journey from San Francisco to Sydney. Please refer to the original article there for all the …
U-BOAT Classico U-1001-IPB (new)
By TLex Classico U-1001-IPB is a special edition of U-1001. It has been ion-plated a process that gives its case its black color. The markers between 12 o'clock and 3 have been applied with black SuperLumiNova to further its stealthy appearance. CASE In grade 2 natural …
U-BOAT Classico U-1001 (2nd look)
By TLex At 55mm the U-1001 is largest deep diver ever made. Its case is constructed Grade 2 titanium, a purer grade of titanium that is non-alloyed, so not quite a tough as Grade 5, which is more commonly used in watchmaking. However Grade 2 is highly corrosion resistant, …
The Eterna 1942 Pulsometer: Vintage Looks, Antiquated Purpose, Still Cool
We may not know much about it, but we can say it looks good. The new 1942 Pulsometer from Eterna is what you see below, and what we like about it is the simple, vintage inspired look. This watch will be produced in a quantity of 1,942 units, each numbered, and closely …
The Movado Polyplan: Dangerous Curves & Impossible Style
Mention Movado and chances are the first watch that pops into mind is the iconic and modernist ‘museum’ watch - first designed in 1947 and popular ever since. We’ve shown you a museum watch, and its learned wearer before, and we’ve also found a few very cool vintage Movados …
Devon Tread 1 Watch Hands-On
Here it is, hands-on coverage with a close to final production ready prototype of the highly anticipated Devon Tread 1 watch. While it tells the time and is a luxury item, the Devon Tread 1 shares very little with the rest of the high-end watch world. Despite the fact that …
U-BOAT U-42 (2nd look)
By TLex An incredible watch and well worth a second look. The U-42 is based on its colossal sibling, the 65mm U-1942. The U-42's Grade5 titanium case still measures an imposing 53mm x 18mm; a whopping 65mm with the crown.It has all the features that one might expect of a …
Linde Werdelin 3-Timer in Green: From Miami to Shanghai and St. Tropez…
The Linde Werdelin 3-Timer was already available in black, white and brown and now, they introduce a green version of this superb traveller’s time piece. Just like the brown version, it is limited to 22 pieces world wide.The watch has a proven and solid mechanical mechanism …
U-BOAT U-1942 (2nd look)
U-1942 The BIGGEST Watch in the World Ø65 mm.LUCCA 1942 Ilvo Fontana, crafter of precision engineering instruments, received a prestigious commission from the Italian Navy: to design and build a new model of watch for their pilots. This challenge meant satisfying the high …
VICTORINOX Maverick GS (new)
From VICTORINOX The Maverick collection has become a Victorinox Swiss Army icon since its creation in 2004. Six years later, this sturdy sport timepiece comes back completely overhauled with a new attractive design, enriched dial and bezel details, and a new integrated …
Linde Werdelin 3-Timer Now Available in Green
The 3-Timer from Linde Werdelin is our favorite model from the LW lineup (along with the SpidoLite SA, of course). We took the 3-Timer with a white dial skiing with us over last winter, and we really fell in love with the subtle but sporty look and feel of this watch, not …
Jaeger-LeCoultre & The US Navy SEALs Throw Jeff Harris Out of a Perfectly Good Airplane (Video)
The Navy SEAL watches from Jaeger LeCoultre are all designed as divers (we've shown you the Alarm Incursion and the Master Diving Chrono). So JLC and the Navy SEALs planned an event for us to go diving. Now I’d love to tell you I had the opportunity to dive with the …
Breitling Chronospace Watches Hands-On
First thing I thought of when I saw these new watches from Breitling was "wow, these are pretty big." They even wear larger than their 'mere' 45mm wide steel case would suggest. Probably because the case is on the flatter, broader side of things. This is Breitling's newest …
Interview with the founders of Linde Werdelin
Recently I had a chance to interview the founders of Linde Werdelin. Morten Linde (Creative Director) is standing and Jorn Werdelin (Managing Director) is seated. 1- At what age did you become a fan of watches? JW- At the age of 6! My family owned a chain of jewellery shops …
Last Chance To Enter And Win Marvin Automatic Chronograph Watches
The end of the month is almost here and you have just a bit more time to enter for a chance to win one of two beautiful mechanical chronograph watches from Marvin. Your choice of their 103 or 107 models. Retail priced at about $1,800 each. Click here to get to the giveaway …
Finding Exclusivity in the Numbers Game
Every wednesday, there is the wednesday watch article from my hand over at MotoringExposure. This week’s topic is about exclusivity and production numbers, let me know what you think. Click here to read the entire article (a new window will open). Leave a comment with your …
Attention Watch Fans: Do you Like Omegas, Football, and Fruit? This Could Be The Watch For You
The watch we’ve got for you today is a pretty standard Omega Seamaster from the 1960’s - it’s in very nice condition and it’s got an unusual (and pretty nifty looking) orange on the dial. It’s unusual for an Omega to feature fruit - a spacecraft or Snoopy, sure. Fruit, not …
MARVIN BOGGS Wears An ENNEBI (exclusive oceantime production)
By TLex Marvin Boggs may not get out much, but he certainly appreciates the fine workmanship and attention to detail, that Italian, artisan watchmaker Ennebi Instruments put into the Decima Mas Strumento. As would it appear does John Malkovich, one of the most innovative …
The Bovet Ottanta Tourbillon: Designed by Pininfarina, Every Bit A Ferrari (Price Tag Included)
Legendary design house Pininfarina has joined forces with Bovet in the creation of a timepiece to celebrate the Tourin based company's 80th anniversary. The resulting masterpiece, the Ottanta Tourbillon, is distinct in its unique ability to shift identities between one of …
